In the immediate aftermath of the DNCleaks, it has now become obvious the Democratic Party rigged the Primary race in favour of Hillary Clinton and against Bernie Sanders. This included starting rumours, and colluding with the media to minimize his campaign. Obviously, this has left many of Sanders supporters VERY ANGRY (though they had figured this out a long time ago. This leads to the question, what will his supporters do in November when it is time to vote? Voting for Hillary would be a defeat, they may not vote (something I STRONGLY advise against), or they could vote for Trump (if there dumb or just plain crazy!)
My advice is simple, vote Jill Stein of the Green Party. Stein is a politician that the Left should get behind enthusiastically with a platform including a variety of revolutionary ideas (just like Bernie Sanders called for). The policies of Stein include not only opposing the NSA spying, but going so far as to give Edward Snowden a pardon and
put him in her cabinet. On jobs and the environment Stein encompasses both issues in one. Jill Stein has advocated for a “
Green New Deal” that involves investing in renewable energy jobs to combat climate change and employing “every American willing and able to work.” How would Stein pay for this program, you may ask? The answer is simple, cut the American military budget
an end goal of at least 50%, and bring troops home.
Some Sanders supporters may support Gary Johnson. While I do respect Johnson for being principled (and acknowledge he would be the best of 3 if Stein is not on the ballot in their state), his views on economics are too flawed for me to ever express support for such as
supporting the Trans-Pacific-Partnership that I have thoroughly
criticized before.
This is where I leave you American Left. It is time to stand for your principles, stand up to the DNC, stand up to Trump, and stand for change. #ItsInOurHands.